Home Remodeling & Window Replacement

Bathroom Remodel Cost: What You Should Understand Before Starting Bathroom remodel cost is one of the first questions homeowners ask before starting a project. It is also one of the hardest questions to answer without looking at the actual space. The final cost depends on the bathroom size, existing conditions, plumbing layout, material selections, structural needs, waterproofing requirements, and how much of the room is being changed. For [...]

​Damage and consequential damage from storms is no small thing. We do yard clean-ups, gutter replacement, roof repair, downed tree removal, and also do French drain installation and replacement all with your pocketbook in mind.  One client asked us over to price a French drain to intercept water from the neighbor’s yard.  After looking over the situation, we saved him over $3000 by making other recommendations.  His final [...]

My first experience with houseboats was 25 years ago when my parents bought a framed shell of a house with windows and a metal roof on a concrete float.  Since helping them with their build-out, we have done numerous houseboat renovations and repairs from window replacement to standing seam roof installation to renovations of kitchens and bathroom to swim float resurfacing.  Last year, we even demolished a houseboat [...]

Whole-home remodeling Portland homeowners can use to coordinate scope, budget, layout, construction sequencing, and improvements across the entire house.

Our relationship with this owner started when they moved to town and became our tenants. After having been treated right as tenants, we were their first call when they were looking at buying and again when ready to remodel and expand.

We have replaced five windows and added an air conditioner. We are now replacing another two windows, fixing a sticky front door and creating a new dining room out of a first floor bedroom.

Houseboat remodels have some unique requirements and Capital Builders is well versed in addressing these. We have established a dedicated following among the owners at a few moorages who call us for all their needs.

After inspecting the siding, we could see where it had failed around the meter main, due to lack of flashing and there were issues elsewhere: under certain trim boards, and at their deck ledger board. Having already paid for some repairs last year we recommended not throwing good money after bad. They love the look of their house, so with a focus on longevity they decided to replace the smart panel product with with Hardipanel.

This recently remodeled Triplex wasn't always in such outstanding shape! Suffering from decades of neglect, it needed new roof, new siding, upgrades to wiring and plumbing, replacement of exterior stairs, new walkways, paving the driveway, replacement of retaining walls and simple cosmetic upgrades. The ROI (Return On Investment) of increased rents divided by the improvement costs pays the owners a handsome 16% annual return. Smart owners!

When planning a bathroom remodel in Portland, many homeowners compare a walk-in shower with a zero-threshold shower. Both can make a bathroom feel more open, improve daily comfort, and support long-term accessibility. However, they are not the same type of project, and the best choice depends on your bathroom layout, floor structure, drainage options, waterproofing needs, and budget. A walk-in shower can be a practical upgrade for many [...]

We’ve built a strong following among Portland-area houseboat owners, handling everything from decks and windows to full remodeling and dry rot repair. Working on the water isn’t like standard construction—nothing stays perfectly still. Every detail must be measured and remeasured to ensure a precise, level finish.